German word

dich

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪç/

Meaning

  • pronounyou

Example

Ich liebe dich.

I love you.

Illustration for dich (you)

More examples

Ich warte schon lange auf dich.

I've been waiting for you for quite a while.

Core concept

A short pointer to the person addressed as the receiver of an action.

Common phrases

  • auf dich warten

    wait for you

  • an dich denken

    think of you

  • für dich sorgen

    look after you

Similar words

du: Addresses one person informally as the performer of an action.
dir: Refers to one person receiving something or being given help.
Sie: Politely addresses one person or several people.
euch: Addresses two or more people informally as the recipients of an action.

Definition in German

Persönliches Objektpronomen (Akkusativ) der 2. Person Singular; steht für die angesprochene Person als Empfänger einer Handlung.

Word origin

Dich is an inherited Germanic accusative form related to du, continuing older forms such as Old English þec.

Usage tips

  • Dich is the accusative form, while du is nominative, as in Ich liebe dich versus Du liebst mich.

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